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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Clyde Barr
Oct 23, 2017
Clyde "J.R." H. Barr Jr., of Altoona, PA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 23, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born one of seven children to the late Clyde H. and Mary I. (Thomas) Barr, Sr. in Blandburg, PA, on July 24, 1933. He was a 1951 graduate of...
Thomas A. Campbell
Oct 22, 2017
Thomas A. Campbell, 55, Altoona, died Sunday at the Fulton County Medical Center, following a tragic motorcycle accident near McConnelsburg.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Robert M. and Maryann (Steele) Campbell. He married Shelda Risbon on May 12, 1984 at the Ward Avenue Presbyterian Church in Altoona.He is survived by his wife, Shelda; one daughter, Brittany...
James E. Settlemyer
Oct 19, 2017
James E. Settlemyer, 60, Brockport, PA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Robert Settlemyer and Sarah (Geist) Settlemyer-Hockenberry. On October 5, 1979, he married Carrie Ann Brothers in Altoona.In addition to his loving wife of 38 years, he is survived by two sons: Brandon...
Donald E. Kruise
Oct 5, 2017
Donald E. “Don” Kruise, 84, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret (Kibler) Kruise.Don is survived by his fiancé, Sue Snyder of Hollidaysburg; two daughters: Judy Crisafulli and husband Paul of Ocala, FL and Donna McIntire of Green Acres, FL; a son, Walter Paul Carothers...
Donald E. Plempel, Jr.
Oct 4, 2017
Donald E. Plempel, Jr., 78, Tipton, passed away early Wednesday morning at his home.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Donald E., Sr. and Mary Grace (Laws) Plempel. On November 19, 2001, he married Donna Phillips.Donald is survived by his wife; two sons: Mike of Womelsdorf, PA and Rick of Robesonia, PA; three grandchildren: Ashley Moore and...
Andy D Dick
Oct 2, 2017
Andrew David Dick, 38, Altoona, was taken home to be with the Lord on Monday. As Andy struggled with both depression and addiction that altered his adult life in a myriad of heart breaking ways, he also persevered and battled fiercely, always holding out hope that he would overcome by God’s grace. Though to some, it may appear he lost...
Sharon L. "Bunny" Bartlebaugh
Sep 28, 2017
Sharon L. “Bunny” (Weyer) Bartlebaugh, daughter of the late Alvin L. and Henrietta E. (Betz) Weyer, was born on May 22, 1947 in Altoona, PA. She was given the nickname “Bunny” by her mother when she was just a baby and it stayed with her all her life.Bunny was united in Holy matrimony with David Paul Bartlebaugh, on May 18,...
Laurita Robison
Sep 23, 2017
Laurita M. Robison, 87, Duncansville, died peacefully Saturday night at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Frank A. and S. Kathryn (Duck) McKinney. She married Carl A. Robison on July 2, 1953, in Juniata. Surviving are her husband Carl, of more than 64 years; four sons: Barry C. Robison and...
Richard A. Noel
Sep 22, 2017
Richard A. “Dick” Noel, 82, Altoona, formerly of Juniata, died Friday night at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona a son of the late Richard A. Sr. and Relda (Bulick) Noel. He married Shirley M. Leslie, on March 6, 1954 in Juniata. She preceded him in death on October 26, 2000.
Surviving are three daughters, Debra...
George Isaiah Hughes, Jr.
Sep 21, 2017
George Isaiah Hughes, Jr., “Bud”, 67, Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning at his home.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George I., Sr. and Joyce (Burley) Hughes.He is survived by a daughter, Jodie Eckenrode of Harrisburg; a son, Jason Hughes of East Freedom; three grandchildren: Dylan and Chase Eckenrode and Ally Hughes;...
James R. Reighard
Sep 17, 2017
James R. Reighard, 82, Altoona, died Sunday, September 17, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas R. and Regina (Stiendel) Reighard. He married Jolinda Hallett October 7, 1961, in Altoona at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife; his son Stephen Reighard and wife Julia of Boalsburg; his daughter Raymalee Frank and...
Nelda Lebo
Sep 16, 2017
Nelda Jean Lebo, 88, formerly of Altoona, died Saturday, September 16, 2017, in Orange, California. She was born on June 6, 1929 in Altoona, PA, the daughter of Alvin and Dorothy (Harpster) Hagerty. She is survived by four daughters, Dawn Doyle, Janis Buffington, Sharon Stewart, Lori Walker, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one sister Inez Long. Services were held...
Joseph Hillard
Sep 12, 2017
Joseph Stephen Hillard, 72, Altoona, died Tuesday, Septeber 12, at Maybrook Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Surviving are three children, daughter:â Christine Ridinger of Bellwood, two son:â Roy Hillard of Bellwood, Joseph Hillard of Bellwood and one brother, William A. Hillard. He was preceded in death by a brother John.
At the request of the deceased, no viewing or services...
Peter Miller
Sep 12, 2017
Peter C. D. Miller, 48, Altoona, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1968, in Richmond, VA and is survived by five brothers and sisters, Teri Qualls in Missouri, Bruce Miller in Florida, Laura Montgomery of Richmond, VA, Jennifer Tigert of Montpelier, VA and Scott Miller of Jacksonville, FL.
Olga Bonnie Whippo
Sep 7, 2017
Olga Bonnie Whippo, 70, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late June Morrison.Olga is survived by a sister, Midge Robison of NC.Services will be held at a later date.
Martin C. Banks
Sep 7, 2017
Martin C. Banks, 84, Altoona, died early Thursday morning at his home from a valiant struggle with myasthenia gravis.He was born in Altoona, and was adopted by Rev. Martin and Mary Banks.He is survived by his wife, Patty Hoover Banks; three sons: Randy (Amy), Tim (Tara), and Rick (Michelle); a daughter-in-law, Joan; 10 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.He was preceded...
Jacob T. McCormick
Sep 5, 2017
Jacob T. McCormick, 21, Duncansville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 5, 2017 as a result of a tragic accident while kayaking on Lake Ontario.He was born in Altoona, a son of Timothy and Stacie (Fay) McCormick. On May 28, 2016 he married Johanna Carls.He is survived by his wife, Johanna; his parents of Duncansville, PA; his twin...
Nancy L. Stotler
Aug 25, 2017
Nancy L. Stotler, 70, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at her home.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Paul and Hannah (Leidy) Roub. On December 12, 1965, she married Robert S. Stotler in Curryville. He preceded her in death on February 13, 2002.She is survived by four children: Lisa Shearer (Wayne) of Altoona, Timothy Stotler (Alma),...
Edna L. Robbins
Aug 24, 2017
Edna L. Robbins, 90, Altoona, died Thursday evening at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie (Norris) Staley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul D. Robbins on May 12, 1996.Edna is survived by a daughter, Lu Anne Robbins, of Binghamton, NY; a brother, Ronnie Staley...
James Robert Reimer
Aug 17, 2017
James Robert Reimer, “Jim”, 73, Altoona, died Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Herman H. and Viola (Gray) Reimer. On October 26, 1963 he married his loving wife and best friend, Patty L. Butterbaugh in Altoona.Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years and an extended family of brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces...
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